The Kookaplatawombaroo

A Mini-Musical for Tiny Tots (ages 3 to 8)

The Kookaplatawombaroo is a unique Australian character who hears some musicians performing and desperately wants to join in. Will he find his big-loud-singing - voice in time to have musical fun?

Bring your own cushion for up-close interaction or take advantage of the seating provided. School and care groups welcome.

Presented by X-Collective in The Cunningham Room.   

All tickets $8                                                      Purchase Tickets Online

Hannah & Miley: Best of Both Girls Show

An exciting afternoon performance

The Hannah & Miley Tribute Show featuring all the hit songs made famous by Hannah and Miley performed by Clasina with her live band.

Now you can witness the excitement of Hannah and Miley live on stage with Clasina performing in the ultimate tribute!

As Clasina brings to the stage an action packed tribute to Miley and Hannah in this 2 hour singing and dancing extravaganza performing so many of the hit songs: Rock star, If We Were A Movie, The Other Side Of Me, Life's What You Make It, I Miss You, One In A Million, and lots, lots more.. 

Sinatra's 10th Anniversary Concert

Featuring Max Miller and Big Band

Max has the same vocal style, relaxed stage presence, charisma and wit as the legendary crooner and pours the same feeling, passion and complete artistry into every song.

Max worked with one of the world's greatest cabaret artists, the late Sammy Davis jnr in the 80's and he was so impressed, he presented Max with his own Sinatra orchestrations, including "Birth of the Blues" written by Sammy's Musical Director, George Rhodes.

Enjoy Max Miller with his breathtaking arrangements in this superb tribute to the legendary Frank Sinatra. Table seating for a caberet-sytyle evening.

Adult $39  Conc $34  Child (U14) $20  Group 6+ $34  VIP $30

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Menopause the Musical

The hit Musical returns!

Half a million women can't be wrong!
That's the number who have already seen this hilarious 90 minute laugh-a-thon.

See it for the first time or see it again. You're guaranteed a night of fun and belly-aching laughter.

Adult $40 Conc $37 Limited seats available (Ph 3810 6100 10am-4pm M-F)
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Heaven Help Us

A Senior's Concert

Ipswich Seniors concert group present another spectacular production. 

Offering a light-hearted look at the characters which form our local church communities, Heaven Help Us includes everything from the regular Parish Council meetings and choir practice to working bee rivalry and a ‘professional mourner'.

A gentle, musical glimpse at life at the fringe of our churches by our most precious and talented senior performers. Be seated 30 minutes early for pre-show entertainment.

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The Global Battle of the Bands! 1st Prize US$100 000: Ipswich Region

Be a part of the biggest and best band comp

In a band? Got what it takes to go all the way? Sign up for the Global Battle of the Bands to strut your stuff. There are only two rules: no covers and no recorded music.
If you love to perform this could be your big chance and if you love live music this will be a huge afternoon and evening of exciting live music.
Get into action now to be part of it. You could rock your way to an all expenses paid trip to the final in London this December. An Australian band came second in 2008. Is this your year?!
For more information and to register your band to participate go to the Global Battle of the Bands website.

All tickets $12

The Kursk

An inspiring true story of hope, courage and love.

A Russian submarine mysteriously vanished in August 2000. The wreckage was eventually discovered on the bottom of the ocean with 23 survivors trapped inside.

This extraordinary play reveals the true story behind the ill-fated submarine The Kursk. Compelling from beginning to end, the pressure is extreme and the stakes are high.

The sailors wait helplessly, trapped 80 metres beneath the sea. On the surface their rescuers work frantically. Many have friends trapped on board. Admiral Popov, their leader, is under extreme pressure to succeed at all costs. If he doesn't, there will be a nuclear disaster in the Atlantic.

All the while families and loved ones are desperate for any news. A young woman waits for her sailor, as he writes her love letters while trapped inside The Kursk.

The Kursk is a thriller, a mystery and a love story. 

$ CALL OUR BOX OFFICE for info about $20 tix!!  

Tickets Adult $28  Child (U18) $22 and Conc $25                           

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Sonya Hartnett's "Thursday's Child"

Monkey Baa Theatre for Young People  (Suitable for 12-16 years)
Adapted by Eva Di Cesare, Sandra Eldridge and Tim McGarry

Thursday's Child is Tin, born on a Thursday and, like the old nursery rhyme, ‘has far to go.' A strange and lonely child who digs, his wanderings take him underneath the earth into the subterranean tunnels that he's pre-destined to roam. Told by Tin's sister, Harper Flute, it is a story of a family's struggle on their desolate farm during the great depression.
There is death, crop failure, neighbourhood and family disputes. Tin is an ever present but mystical essence in their lives. Harper watches with a child's clear eyes her family's struggle to survive on the hot and impoverished land. As life on the surface grows harsher, her little brother escapes ever deeper into a dark, subterranean world.
The play explores the spirit of hard struggle with change, cruel misfortune and the idea that life is a pre-determined fall from a great height. Thursday's Child is a poignant and intriguing story, ending in great hope.

 Thursday's Child Teacher Resource Notes (PDF, 257 kb)

You can see some of this production on YouTube.

Read what The Australian said about this production.  The Australian Review Of Thursdays Child 18may09 (PDF, 75 kb)

School groups and large bookings welcome - Please call 3810 6100 for more details

Johnny Cash and Johnny O'Keefe Tribute Shows

Morning Melodies present: Tributes to the Kings of rock n Roll and Country

This double feature award-winning show packs two great tributes into one exciting event!  As Johnny Cash & June Carter -Cash, Mark Caliguiri & Jo Evangelia recreate the wonderful story of these country music stars. Fully costumed and themed, the show will feature all the greatest hits, including: Walk the Line, A Boy Named Sue, Jackson, Ring of Fire and many more.  Mark has a remarkable resemblance to the Great Johnny Cash & will bring back the style and music of the legendary country music star!

Veteran Rocknroll & TV star Issi DYE will put on his blue suede shoes and colourful 50's suits to bring back the music and style of the Late great king of rocknroll In Australia: Johnny O'Keefe. Songs featured will include: Shout!, Sing Sing Sing, She Wears my Ring and many more top 10 hits from this Aussie legend.

Disney's Beauty and the Beast

Ipswich Musical Theatre Company

Disney's classic tale Beauty and the Beast has been charming audiences for more than 10 years, and every year a whole new generation discovers the magic behind the castle walls. Adapted from the Academy Award-winning animated film, this much-loved spectacle has thrilled more than 20 million people worldwide with show-stopping musical numbers, lavish costumes and spectacular sets. A storybook theatrical experience your whole family will love!

Tickets:
A Reserve: Adult $32  Conc $28 Child (U14) $16
B Reserve: Adult $28  Conc $24 Child (U14) $14

Groups: Buy 10 tickets - get another free.  

The Fastest Boy in the World

Presented by Patch Theatre. Suitable for 4 -8 year olds.

Henry Horatio Richard O'Dockerty inherits a fob watch from his Grandpa on his 6th birthday and from that moment on he becomes infatuated with the idea of being the fastest boy in the world. He races against everyone and everything: he races to catch the train, to get ready in the morning, he tries to talk at a million miles per hour, he plays racing games at his birthday party. But Henry's nemesis, Jason Whipple, proves to be faster than he is until Henry has an idea! "What about being shot out of a cannon - just like that person at the royal show?"

An exciting and energetic show with live music from a four piece rock/pop band that helps tell the story with some catchy songs This brand new Patch Theatre production features the launch of a video-clip inspired by a child's view of the world of clocks and time.

School groups and large bookings welcome - Please call 3810 6100 for more details 

All tickets $8.50                                                      Purchase Online | More Info to come

Gala 09

Experience the spectacle and sound of up to 300 people performing together.

The Ipswich City Orchestra combines with Choirs, Dancers, Instrumentalists and Soloists of the City, with visiting special guests. Be moved by music from 1800's to present day with breathtaking sound, and fabulous colour.

Go VIP and be greeted with Champagne, be escorted to your seat and given a complimentary programme, and to finish a perfect evening, VIPs enjoy a hot supper with the Maestro and Artists after the show. Don't miss the Entertainment Event of the year.   Ticket prices to be announced.

Charmaine Wilson

Spirit Whispers

The Winner of Channel Seven's Hit Series The One and Australian Psychic of the Year ... Charmaine Wilson will give you a chance to connect with those who have passed over in order to give messages of peace and love to the living.

Having just completed a sell-out tour of Australia, this remarkable medium brings her special gift home to audiences in Ipswich.

All tickets $47.80

Monty Python's "Spamalot"

presented by Orpheus Productions

Monty Python's Spamalot, the smash hit Broadway and West End musical tells the legendary tale of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table and their quest for the Holy Grail. Featuring a chorus line of dancing divas, serfs, cows, flatulent Frenchmen, killer rabbits and a legless knight.

This musical has been leaving critics and audiences in stiches, this is the first time Ipswich audiences have been treated to this outrageous comedy.

Tickets: Adult $30  Conc $25  Child (U14) $15  Group prices for 20+  

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The Nightcafe

A party where everyone is invited!

This exhilarating production melds the high physicality and athleticism of Gavin Webber's style mixed with the rawness, passion and lyricism of gypsy music. Nightcafe has a rhythm and tempo which moves from melancholy to frenetic. The dancers perfectly blend with the music for dramatic solos that dissolve into lush musical textures and sweet melodies.

Nightcafe has film noir sub-plot and explosive energy. It delivers a poignant, humorous and up-tempo night of enjoyment.

Gavin's works have traveled to Brisbane Powerhouse, Perth and Sydney festivals, Japan, Singapore, Germany and London. His collaborations have been nominated in the Dance Australia Critics Survey as ‘Best New Work' and ‘Most Outstanding Choreography' and for five Helpmann awards including ‘Best Choreography' and ‘Best Ballet or Dance Work'.

CALL our box office on 3810 6100 to discover how you can see this show for just $20!

Tickets $28.00  Child (U18) $22.00  Conc $25.00

Wickety Wak

One Last Laugh Tour

All good things must come to an end and the Ipswich Civic Hall will be the venue for Wickety Wak's last show of their last tour, before these crazy entertainers concentrate on their individual careers.

You will be treated to hours of musical mayhem with the band's unique show combining serious melodies with hilarious parodies of some of the world's most noted musicians.

Dorothy the Dinosaur meets Santa

Two huge stars come to Ipswich for an amazing Christmas performance!

Join everybody's favourite dinosaur for dancing, music and Christmas cheer when she meets the man in red from the north pole! Come and meet Dorothy the Dinosaur - graduate of RADD (Royal Academy of Dinosaur Dancing) along with her friends Captain Feathersword, Wags the Dog and Henry the Octopus.  Joining them are the elves Fernie and Poppie, special guest ELF-IS and of course Santa. Children will be enchanted while they plan to bring together a special, surprise Christmas party for Dorothy.

All tickets $18